The new political commissioner for the Evangelical Alliance in Germany is an expert on Ukraine. He once made a long train journey with Vladimir Putin, which later became crucial in his missionary work in the Caucasus. Johann Matthies shares the full story in the CNE podcast.

As Europe dials up its armies and defence arsenals, many Christians wonder: should we take up arms and join the fight? Or should we work for another form of peace?

The Russian Orthodox Church plays a key role in justifying Putin's war in Ukraine by preaching an Orthodox version of jihad, says Russia expert Lucy Ash.

Vitali Alekseenko may be a pacifist, but he is far from passive. For three years, he has been fighting in Ukrainian courts for what he sees as his right: exemption from military service. Last month, on May 6th, the Constitutional Court in Kyiv took up his case.

What is it like to live under autocratic regimes and in times of war? The new CNE columnist from Ukraine, pastor Igor Bandura, tells about it in the podcast.